Bullies, Bastards And Bitches: How To Write The Bad Guys Of Fiction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781582974842)

Get to Know Your Character's Sinister SideA truly memorable antagonist is not a one-dimensional super villain bent on world domination for no particular reason. Realistic, credible bad guys create essential story complications, personalize conflict, add immediacy to a story line, and force the protagonist to evolve.From mischief-makers to villains to arch nemeses, Bullies, Bastards & Bitches shows you how to create nuanced bad guys who are indispensable to the stories in which they appear. Through detailed instruction and examples from contemporary bestsellers and classic page-turners, author Jessica Page Morrell also shows you how to: -Understand the subtle but key differences between unlikeable protagonists, anti-heroes, dark heroes, and bad boys-Supply even your darkest sociopath with a sympathetic attribute that will engage readers-Set the stage for an unforgettable standoff between your hero and your villain-Choose the right type of female villain-femme fatale, mommy dearest, avenger, etc.-for your storyBullies, Bastards & Bitches is your all-encompassing bad-guy compendium to tapping into any character's dark side.

Author: Jessica Page Morrell
ISBN-10: 1582974845
ISBN-13: 9781582974842
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.16w x 0.78d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 285